SOLD OUT!!! - CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Broadway Dancers Benefit, August 14th

[BroadwayBulldog]

Posted: 7/19/06 at 9:48pm

This very special benefit being held on Monday, August 14, to support Broadway dancers over 40 who are in need is SOLD OUT!

BeBe Neuwirth hosts a growing list of Broadway performers coming together to celebrate veteran Broadway dancers and the circle of friends created through the blood, sweat and tears left on many a Broadway stage. Stephen Schwartz also joins veteran performers such as Nicole Barth, Stephen Bogardus, Graciella Danielle, Harvey Evans, Gary Gendell, Donna McKechnie, John and Kyo Mineo, Don Percassi, Kurt Peterson, Peter Samuel, Penny Worth, Steve Boockvor, Denise Pence and others. Funds raised are dedicated to the continuing creativity and physical well-being of veteran professional dancers in need.

Dancers Over 40, Inc. and Boockvor Productions present Circle of Friends, Monday, August 14, 2006, 7:00 pm at the Thalia Theater, located at 95th Street and Broadway. General admission tickets may be purchased for $50 at Symphony Space box office or via their website at www.symphonyspace.org. Tickets are $75 at the door on the day of performance.

SOLD OUT as of Saturday, August 12th.

Here is a small sample of the original Broadway productions which have been graced with the talents of the dancers and performers who plan to appear:

Chicago
Sugar
Dear World
The Rothchilds
Henry, Sweet Henry
Look To The Lillies
The Happy Time
Hello, Dolly
Pippin
Over Here
Take Me Along
Fosse
A Chorus Line
Dancin'
Zorba
Barnum
Working
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Anya
Anyone Can Whistle
Follies
Cabaret
Annie
New Girl In Town
Jimmy
West Side Story
Redhead
Sunset Boulevard
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
Company
Promises, Promises
Cats
Parade
The Light In The Piazza
Marie Christine
Les Miz




Circle of Friends Benefit - Monday, August 14th Updated On: 8/12/06 at 09:48 PM

[BroadwayBulldog]

Posted: 7/20/06 at 8:03am

Bumping for the day crowd.

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 7/20/06 at 8:09am

Bebe AND Donna?! Happy thought... Wish I could be there. I hope this goes well.

[BroadwayBulldog]

Posted: 7/21/06 at 10:37pm

To the top.

[BroadwayBulldog]

Posted: 7/26/06 at 9:53pm

This is looking as if it is shaping up to be a reunion of some of the orignial/early Broadway cast/original creators of A CHORUS LINE:

Donna McKechnie, Thommie Walsh, Don Percassi, John Mineo, Bebe Neuwirth, Steve Boockvor, Denise Pence and others to named.

In addition to the other dancers and performers already highlighted, including PIPPIN's composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz.

You will kick yourself for missing this magical evening celebrating Broadway's mainstay--Broadway dancers!


There will be magic to do.




Updated On: 8/12/06 at 09:53 PM

[BroadwayBulldog]

Posted: 8/12/06 at 5:38pm

This upcoming benefit on Monday night is SOLD OUT!

Performers scheduled to appear include: Nicole Barth, Stephen Bogardus, Graciella Danielle, Harvey Evans, Gary Gendell, Donna McKechnie,BeBe Neuwirth, John and Kyo Mineo, Denise Pence, Don Percassi, Kurt Peterson, Peter Samuel, Penny Worth, Steve Boockvor, and Stephen and Carol Schwartz.

Some of the orignial cast of A CHORUS LINE will be singing their signature songs.

A unique and special evening to celebrate the Broadway dancer over 40.

Thank you for your support!